Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
floriana
ID:
1295197

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.T.Howell

Source:
tro

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. , ser. 4, 21: 21 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294535



Common Names

  • Mollugo Floriana
  • Floriana Mollugo
  • Floriana Mollugo Plant


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Description

Mollugo floriana (also called Florida Mollugo, among many other common names) is an annual succulent plant that grows in salt marshes, beaches, and other coastal habitats. It has reddish stems and small, scale-like leaves. It is native to the coasts of the Pacific Northwest, California, and Baja California.

Uses & Benefits

Mollugo floriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mollugo floriana has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mollugo floriana is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant requires little water and can tolerate full sun.

Where to Find Mollugo floriana

Mollugo floriana can be found in dry, rocky habitats in the Mediterranean region.

Mollugo floriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mollugo floriana?

Mollugo floriana

What is the natural habitat of Mollugo floriana?

Dry, sandy soils of the southeastern United States

What is the growth habit of Mollugo floriana?

It is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial

Species in the Molluginaceae family

Adenogramma asparagoides, Adenogramma capillaris, Adenogramma congesta, Adenogramma glomerata, Adenogramma lichtensteiniana, Adenogramma littoralis, Adenogramma mollugo, Adenogramma physocalyx, Adenogramma rigida, Adenogramma sylvatica, Adenogramma teretifolia, Coelanthum grandiflorum, Coelanthum semiquinquefidum, Coelanthum verticillatum, Glinus bainesii, Glinus herniarioides, Glinus lotoides, Glinus microphyllus, Glinus oppositifolius, Glinus orygioides, Glinus radiatus, Glinus runkewitzii, Glinus sessiliflorus, Glinus setiflorus, Glischrothamnus ulei, Hypertelis angrae-pequenae, Hypertelis arenicola, Hypertelis bowkeriana, Hypertelis caespitosa, Hypertelis salsoloides, Hypertelis spergulacea, Hypertelis trachysperma, Mollugo verticillata, Mollugo pinosia, Mollugo nudicaulis, Mollugo cerviana, Mollugo fragilis, Mollugo angustifolia, Mollugo namaquensis, Mollugo pusilla, Mollugo tenella, Mollugo walteri, Mollugo decandra, Mollugo caespitosa, Mollugo pentaphylla, Mollugo stricta, Mollugo snodgrassii, Mollugo crockeri, Mollugo flavescens, Mollugo floriana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-703827: Based on the initial data import
John Thomas Howell (1903-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.T.Howell' in the authors string.